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Constructivist Thinking in Mexico Visit a school in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico that deeply understands the use of Thinking Maps. Watch and listen to a fabulous interview with the school's principal followed by an insightful teacher sharing many student examples of their visual thinking. Global, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Student's Thinking in Great Britain “That is brilliant” • “I'm able to think easier...makes things clearer in the mind...get more between the lines...” Visit a high school classroom in Great Britain.The two student interviews include reflections on tools of thinking and a variety of insights. Global, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Thinking Geography in Great Britain Visit a high school classroom in Great Britain including an interview with the Geography Teacher. The teacher shares insights on thinking skills to “...put the notes into a form more conceptually understandable...”. The interview with the teacher is structured into purpose of use; comcept development; and their understanding. Global, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Differentiation in a Multilingual School Stefanie Holzman, principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Long Beach, California, is interviewed in a classroom about differentiation by David Hyerle. Roosevelt Elementary School is an urban, inner city, K–5 school of 1200 minority students that continues to have extraordinary success. ESL, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Leadership Team in a Multilingual School Listen to the Leadership Team at Roosevelt Elementary School discuss their success with Thinking Maps as a staff and with the students. More information about Roosevelt Elementary School is part of the book Student Successes With Thinking Maps — read excerpts from the chapter and other information about the student successes. The video clip Roosevelt Elementary School Leadership Team. ELL, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Organize Our Thinking in a Japanese Classroom Thinking Maps are introduced to an eighth grade class at Higashi-Monzen Elementary School in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The students learn each of the eight maps from Robert Price and their teacher Shunji Muroga with the assistance of a translator. After the students learn the eight maps, they then organize their thinking about a historical figure using the Thinking Map to best express their different ways of thinking. Global, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Visual Thinking in Pre-K A Pre-K teacher at Bellevue Heights Nursery School in Syracuse, NY shares her students success with visual mapping as a group and their own work with mapping their ideas. She shares her insights, learning, and examples of the students thinking. A very dynamic teacher sharing some very exciting dynamics of the classroom. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Thinking Maps® International Conference: Leadership Panel Thinking Maps are a language for transforming leadership. Hear a panel of educational leaders discuss their implementation, successes, and visions on using Thinking Maps® as a language for leadership in their respective districts. The video clip takes place at the Thinking Maps® International Conference held in Texas during July 2007. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Thinking Maps® International Conference: Interview with Ken McGuire Thinking Maps are a language for transforming leadership. Hear a panel of educational leaders discuss their implementation, successes, and visions on using Thinking Maps® as a language for leadership in their respective districts. The video clip takes place at the Thinking Maps® International Conference held in Texas during July 2007. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Thinking Maps® International Conference: Interview with Joy Wenke and Cynthia Manning Thinking Maps are a language for transforming leadership. Hear a panel of educational leaders discuss their implementation, successes, and visions on using Thinking Maps® as a language for leadership in their respective districts. The video clip takes place at the Thinking Maps® International Conference held in Texas during July 2007. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Organize Our Thinking in a First Grade Classroom Watch a first grade classroom organize their thinking using different Thinking Maps to share insights into the book Leo the Lion, then use the Thinking Map that best suits their thinking and learning styles individually. More information about Mt. Airy Elementary School is part of the book Student Successes With Thinking Maps — read excerpts from the chapter and other information about the student successes. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership,Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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The Road to Reading Comprehension - an Interview with Principal Thomasina DePinto Piercy, Ph.D. - Mt. Airy Elementary An interview by David Hyerle, Ed.D. with the principal of Mt. Airy Elementary School Thomasina DePinto Piercy, Ph.D. The interview includes sections on: Using Thinking Maps; Thinking Maps with Leadership; Making Connections with Thinking Maps; Growth with Students; and Comprehension. More information about Mt. Airy Elementary School is part of the book Student Successes With Thinking Maps — read excerpts from the chapter and other information about the student successes. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Collegial Coaching - Connecting Culture, Language, and Cognition Robert Price, an education consultant, leading a Collegial Coaching session with Yvette Jackson, Excecutive Director of National Urban Alliance. The collegial coaching is just prior to Yvette Jackson leading a session with new National Urban Alliance consultants. Key elements include the purpose and goals of the session; the frame of reference of each of the new consultants; and the flow of the session. Read excerpts from Yvette Jackson's chapter Closing the Gap By Connecting Culture, Language, and Cognition in the book Student Successes With Thinking Maps. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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From Students to Leadership to School Board Marcie Roberts, principal at Norman Howard School in Rochester, NY shares insights and successes with using Thinking Maps systemically with students, leadership decision making, and the school board. Macie shares how the school board learns and wants a new tool for their use - the same tool the students are using to organize their thinking. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Writing and Organizing Thinking - A Student Interview An interview with Meagan, a middle school student at Learning Prep. David Hyerle interviews Meagan learning how Thinking Maps are effectively help her organize her thinking and writing. Writing, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Visualizing Letter Discrimination Lets step into a kindergarten classroom to see and hear how the classroom teacher uses visual tools to help her students understand their thinking — including visualizing character structure to develop and learn phonetic associations and understanding. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Organizing Thinking in College, and in Life An interview with a college student at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. Here this thoughtful student share how visual mapping transformed her return to college, and influenced her husband's business as well as her teaching children at her church. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Visualizing Thought Process Helps Students Transition to High School David Hyerle, Ed.D. completed graduate work at U.C. Berkeley and Harvard Graduate School of Education to investigate learning tools. As a Scholar in Residence at Plymouth State College, Dr. Hyerle consulted with Plymouth High School on the exhibit. The two video clips on the Apple Teaching Practice online professional development website are part of the online exhibit. David reflects on Thinking Maps® as a tool for transition, and speaks about Thinking Maps and self reflection. Go to the Apple Teaching Practice website to watch the video clips, as well as read and watch other parts of the exhibit. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Video Series about Thinking Maps®: Visual Tools: From Graphic Organizers to Thinking Maps® presented by David Hyerle The Video Journal of Education (TeachStream) went all over the country to document and discover the power of visual tools and Thinking Maps®. The Elementary and Secondary Editions of this video series provides extensive classroom examples from kindergarten to junior college and from California to North Carolina. Learn more about the TeachStream Thinking Maps® Video Series including ordering the series at Designs for Thinking. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning as a Visual Process New Hampshire Public Radio June 20, 2002 David Hyerle, Ed.D., is a guest on the New Hampshire Public Radio program The Front Porch hosted by John Walters. "David Hyerle is an educator with a radical notion - teaching students HOW to learn. In his method, students aquire a "tool box" of what he calls "thinking maps." Thinking maps are learning techniques that help students organize information visually. He says his method helps people nor only retain what they are taught, but use it creatively." Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Interview with Cynthia Manning An interview with the Learning Prep Director of Curriculum Cynthia Manning at Learning Prep. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Parent Interview An interview with a Learning Prep parent about her daughter's real life use of Thinking Maps in a critical medical situation. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: David Hyerle Talks with Students About Thinking David Hyerle talks with students about Thinking Maps and thinking. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Students Talk About Thinking Maps Learning Prep 10th grade students share their thoughts on thinking and Thinking Maps. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Thinking Maps as a Visual Language Interview with teacher Gia including sharing effective use of students using a visual language. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Frame of Reference Interview with teacher Nancy talking about frame of reference with Thinking Maps for students, and her own use of Thinking Maps in graduate school. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Real Life Thinking Map Applications Interview with (left to right) Aaron Campbell (work experience dept head); Tara Howe (work study dept head); Lois Gould (work study and transition coordinator). Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Using Thinking Maps Software with Students In class with Marla and students using Thinking Maps software and doing writing. Writing, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Writing and Presentations In class with Colleen and students sharing Thinking Maps with writing, presentations, and more. Writing, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: David Talks with David David Hyerle interviews David, a student at Learning Prep. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: An Effective Language with Students and Teachers Gail O'Meara, the Elementary Principal at Learning Prep, shares how Thinking Maps are an effective language with students and teachers. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: A Conversation with Leadership An intereview with Susan Powers, Vice Principal at Learning Prep. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Kitchen Collaborations, Practical Applications Visiting with Learning Prep students who use Flow Map task cards in their kitchen collaborations. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: The Thinking Equation in a Math Class Meeting with Learning Prep students and the teacher in an elementary math classroom. Mathematics, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: A Secondary Math Classroom Meeting with Learning Prep students and the teacher in an secondary math classroom. secondary classroom. Mathematics, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Pre-School Thinking Visiting with the Learning Prep pre-school. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership,Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Some Thoughts on Thinking with Students David Hyerle interviews two Learning Prep students. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Language Arts Elaine, the language arts reading teacher at Learning Prep, is interviewed. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Learning Prep: Interview with a Classroom Teacher and Students An interview with Learning Prep secondary students and their teacher. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: CORAL Teachers Walking the Talk CORAL after school program teachers share their use of Thinking Maps with their students and their own llives. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Insights and Applications with New Teachers New teachers share their experiences on being new to the practice and the use of Thinking Maps. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: CORAL Program - View from the Top After school CORAL program - an interview with Maritza Maldonado, Director of Educational Services, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Veteran Teachers Excited with Thinking Skills Interview with veteran teachers Lupe and Lucia with research leads Joy Wenke and Maria Rivero. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Leadership Models the Model Interview with McKinley Elementary School principal Aurora Garcia with Joy Wenke and Maria Rivero. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Insights on Thinking with Sixth Graders Interview with sixth grade students at McKinley with Joy Wenke and Maria Rivero. ESL, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: An Interview with an RSP Teacher RSP teacher interview. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Language Development An interview with Dr. Charles Parchment - Director of Language Development for the Franklin-McKinley District with Joy Wenke and Maria Rivero. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: CORAL Leadership Leading with Thinking Language Interview with the CORAL site supervisor. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Reflecting with a Fifth Grade Teacher Interview with Erica, 2nd year, 5th grade teacher. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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McKinley Elementary School: Kindergarten Thinkers Thinking about Thinking A kindergarten class thinking and mapping at McKinley Elementary School. Reading Comprehension, iteracy, Leadership, LWhole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Roosevelt Elementary School: A Language for Second Grade Learners Noel Sharpe, a second grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School shares insights and examples of using Thinking Maps as a language for learners for multilingual students, and teachers, in Long Beach, California. ESL, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Roosevelt Elementary School: Thinking Maps in Action with Kindergarteners Maria Bussato, a kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School shares insights and examples of using Thinking Maps as a language for learners for multilingual students, and teachers, in Long Beach, California. Reading Comprehension, Literacy, Leadership, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Roosevelt Elementary School: Visualizing the Visual Language The teaching staff at Roosevelt Elementary School visually represent the visual language they are using throughout their K-6 school in Long Beach, California. Led by David Hyerle, the staff represents each of the Thinking Maps individually and as a team. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Roosevelt Elementary School: Thinking Maps for Fluent Communication David Hyerle dicsusses and models Thinking Maps for fluent communication with the teaching staff at Roosevelt Elementary School in Long Beach, California. Whole School Change, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Cognitive Coaching with Thinking Maps to Organize Thinking David Hyerle leads noted speech expert Bonnie Singer on a Cognitive Coaching session on a workshop she did with administrators in Kent, Washington. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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WMEP Administrator Leadership Training David Hyerle facilitates a Leadership Training with Principals from WMEP (West Metro Education Program). WMEP is a voluntary consortium of 11 urban and suburban school districts in the Minneapolis, Minnesota metropolitan area that was formed in 1989 to cooperatively address intregration issues. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Leadership and Thinking Maps from the Superintendent's Frame of Reference Superintendent Tracy Harper of Moss Point School District in Mississippi shares student work while discussing the use of Thinking Maps K-12 in her district. Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, Special Education, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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Mr. K Shares Shares How Thinking Maps Open Up Interactive Student Driven Discussions Mr. K, a teacher at Norman Howard School shares his thoughts and insights how Thinking Maps are foundational in transforming his teaching and how students became (and are) more involved in student centered discussions resulting from using the maps. The video clip is in three chapters: Turning Point; Using School Wide; and Note Taking & Assessment. Special Education, Leadership, Literacy, Whole School Change, Mathematics, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Writing, ESL, Coaching/Mentorship |
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